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YC W20

London, GB · Founded 2020 · 27 employees · 10 known investors

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A browser extension or command bar interface for the Arc browser that enables users to search and navigate browser history, manage open tabs, and access productivity tools like ChatGPT integration and system utilities.

Also known as Raycast Technologies Inc. · Careless

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSProductivityUnited KingdomEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

Raycast was founded in 2020 by Thomas Mann and Petr Nikolaev.

TMThomas Mann
Thomas MannCEO & Co-FounderThomas Mann has worked as a software engineer at Facebook, Audi, ProSieben, and the Fraunhofer Society. He is currently building Raycast.
PNPetr Nikolaev
Petr NikolaevCTO & Co-founder
TP
Thomas Paul MannFounder
DS
Daniel SequeiraEngineering Manager

Investors · 10

Atomicolisted by AtomicoLondon

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Chapter Onelisted by Chapter OneLos Angeles · $5K – $200K

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Coatue Managementlisted by Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M

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Maximilian Stoiberlisted by Maximilian StoiberSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Atlassian Venturesreported$1M – $5M

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Rauch CapitalreportedSeattle

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World Innovation LabreportedPalo Alto

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World Innovation Lab (WiL)reportedPalo Alto · $5M – $30M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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In the news

London-based Raycast raises €27 million Series B to help iOS and Windows enhance productivity | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Sep 2024Raycast raises $30M to bring its Mac productivity app to Windows and iOS | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2024$15M Series A to make work frictionless - Raycast Blograycast.com · Nov 2021Developer productivity tools startup Raycast raises $15M from Accel and Coatue – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2021Developer productivity tools startup Raycast raises $2.7M from Accel – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Raycast do?
A browser extension or command bar interface for the Arc browser that enables users to search and navigate browser history, manage open tabs, and access productivity tools like ChatGPT integration and system utilities.
Who founded Raycast?
Raycast was founded by Thomas Mann, Petr Nikolaev in 2020.
Who are Raycast's investors?
Raycast's investors include Accel, Atomico, Chapter One, Coatue Management, Maximilian Stoiber, Y Combinator, Atlassian Ventures, Rauch Capital and 2 more.
Where is Raycast headquartered?
Raycast is headquartered in London, GB.